Academics
How to Pass Classes Without Being Addicted to Coffee
Coffee. The word is pretty much synonymous with college. Walking across the green to class, it’s virtually impossible to see anyone without a travel mug. Lining up at Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts is totally worth it over eating in the 30 minutes you have between classes. Before pulling an all-nighter in the library, it’s standard procedure to brew a tar-like blend to sustain you through your academic odyssey. Coffee is your life-force. It makes you who you are in college…strong enough to withstand sleep deprivation and absurdities galore. Yet, given the unnatural amount that most college students consume, your coffee addiction could very well be killing you.
How You Know You’re Ready for Grad School
This. is. IT. You did all of the work and put it in all that effort, and now you’re in! But, having an admissions committee decide that you’re a qualified candidate for their program doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re fully prepared to take on grad school. But, there are a few surefire signs that will help you know if you’re ready for the challenge:
An Intern’s Guide to Finding Summer Housing
So you’ve got your dream summer internship. Now’s the time to put your plans into motion and figure out the most pressing question of all: Where are you going to live? If you’re on the crunch to find cheap housing fast, here are some viable, economical options: Local Colleges/Universities Pros: Dorm housing, Potential meal plan, [...]
Visiting Friends at College: An Etiquette Guide
Planning on visiting friends at other colleges this spring break? Check yourself before you wreck yourself heading off into the unknown.
The TA Guidebook: How to Not Suck
At this point in the semester, in a post-midterms world, you’re probably wondering what the hell happened to severely impair your comprehension of whatever course you’re taking. You can only blame yourself so much for the shit-show that was your midterm experience. On some level, your TA was probably to blame for misinforming you, emotionally and mentally draining you, and generally just wasting your time with bullshit one hour discussion sections.
Phone Interviews: The Ultimate How-to-Guide
So you’ve submitted your resumé, cover letter, and letters of recommendation. You’re literally two steps away from having your dream summer internship when they ask you: Are you available for a phone interview in the near future? Cue panic, dread, and nausea. Take a few deep breaths and reevaluate the situation. You can do this. [...]